Mickey, with technology for e-commerce marketplaces and platforms for commodities and other wholesale products, announced its Contractor Direct division "which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality," the company said. Products will include lumber and framing, but also other building components like doors, windows, and more.

The company's software system, Mickey OS, automates arrangement of logistics, payment processing and real-time fulfillment. "This new division will further expand Mickey's construction and building material reach by helping more contractors source the supplies they need in one platform," the firm said.

"Contractors and builders will be able to track their quotes and contracts, and buyers will get a real-time view into the status of their orders, shipments, and invoices" through portals powered by Mickey OS, the company said. Regularly updated information will provide insight into the ongoing status of an order.